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Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Planning Commission 5.3 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Public Hearings December 19, 2023 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />City of Elk River Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br /> Ordinance Amending Section 30-1564 PUD – <br />Reviewed by <br />Planned Unit Development District, transitioning <br /> <br />from a Conditional Use Permit to an Ordinance <br />Amendment review, Case No. OA 23-06 <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, approval of an ordinance changing the review process for Planned Unit Developments <br />(PUDs) from a Conditional Use Permit to an Ordinance Amendment. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />City staff have continued to review various sections of our ordinance with our city attorneys. During a recent <br />discussion regarding the city’s PUD process, it was stated that many cities have transitioned away from reviewing <br />PUDs with a CUP and instead use an ordinance amendment. Staff reviewed this process in more detail and <br />requested a memo from the city attorney outlining the change. This memo is attached. <br /> <br />The initial review process for establishing a PUD would be similar to before, a rezoning to a PUD district and a <br />second land use application to establish the PUD, however the second step would be formalized through adoption of <br />an ordinance rather than through a PUD agreement. There are numerous benefits to establishing a district via <br />ordinance, but the biggest impact would be realized by anyone looking to build within the district. The PUD <br />ordinance would be available online and can be accessed by anyone. Currently, to review the standards of a given <br />PUD, one needs to request a copy of the PUD along with any of the potentially numerous amendments. <br /> <br />Staff have included sample ordinances along with a redlined version of our current ordinance. Staff continue to work <br />with the city attorney on finalizing the ordinance update but would like the Planning Commission to make a <br />recommendation regarding this amendment. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> Support the growth of the business and residential communities. <br /> Streamline processes for ease of use by residents. <br /> Improve the understanding of city standards. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br /> <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. <br />Updated: January 2023 <br /> <br />